"I don't think he fell out with any of the players. I don't know about the fans. It was a little bit messy for them but I am sure after two or three good performances they would soon forget."
Murphy must be hoping they are just as fickle about him. A few weeks ago he was being jeered as supporters moaned that the £2.5 million summer signing from Liverpool was not providing the extra bit of class he was bought for.
But yesterday Murphy put in the sort of tenacious and creative performance he has built his reputation on and it was well received.
Manager Alan Curbishley said: "I think he showed what a good player he is. I think he has answered one or two critics.
"Murphy looks a lot stronger, sharper and fitter. It is the best he has looked and he says it is the best he has felt.
"I think he epitomises what has happened to us this season. He came in quite unfit, and has had to get fit in the first team as he missed a lot of pre-season with Liverpool.
"He showed against Newcastle he has gone up a notch. I am sure people like him will come to the front in the next couple of weeks and throughout the season."
Curbishley wants to start getting some consistency out of Murphy and the rest of his team in the next few weeks.
They go to Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United before the end of November and face Chelsea at The Valley.
It could be a crucial period and Murphy and Holland, starting only his second game of the season after an ankle injury, gave cause for hope yesterday.
In the first half Charlton soaked up a lot of pressure and Graham Stuart's 13th minute shot from the edge of the area, tipped over by Shay Given, was their only real chance.
Charlton went behind when Craig Bellamy got in between Jon Fortune and Chris Perry to head in Olivier Bernard's 39th minute cross.
But they equalised five minutes after the break when Kevin Lisbie flicked the ball over Andy O'Brien and raced into the area before his effort went in via Stephen Carr and O'Brien.
"We have got some tough games coming up but if we play like we did against Newcastle we will pick up points," Holland said. "We are starting to see signs that the new players are finding their feet and hopefully in the next few games they will continue to do that.
"It took me a bit of time last season when I first arrived from Ipswich to settle in and get used to the style of play.
"I enjoyed playing with Danny. I think the communication was pretty good against Newcastle and can improve further."
Craig Bellamy appeared to aim a foul-mouthed attack at manager Graeme Souness when he was substituted at Charlton.
The Newcastle striker apparently questioned the decision to withdraw him after 66 minutes at The Valley and allegedly called the Scot a "f****** p****".
He walked past Souness as he made his way to the bench and his future at St James' Park may now be in doubt.
Bellamy was already unhappy that the new manager had been playing him out of position recently, according to reports.
He started alongside Alan Shearer yesterday and scored Newcastle's goal but has had to move wide or into midfield when Patrick Kluivert has been fit.
Souness said: "I did not see it, but I can understand players not being happy.
"I will look at it and ask him if it was directed at me, and I will let you know what happens.
"If you are a top player, what comes hand in hand with that is a big ego and you have to be prepared to be substituted if a manager feels the situation is right."
